Gary L. Bradus
Shareholder
Experience
Gary is a shareholder in the firm’s Corporate group. Gary represents businesses from formation through all stages of operation, assisting clients in many areas including employment, shareholder and director rights and duties, corporate governance and other internal issues. He also represents clients in connection with purchases and sales of businesses, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions and asset sales and stock purchases and sales across all industries. He represents all types of individuals and entities including corporations, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and limited liability partnerships. Gary is a former chair of the Business Law Section of the Sacramento County Bar.
Gary also has tremendous experience representing both lenders and borrowers in financing and loan transactions to fund both operations and expansion. These transactions have included unsecured loans and loans secured by real and personal property collateral. Gary has taught courses on the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and is an expert in personal property secured transactions.
Gary was named as one of the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers in 2012 and 2018 and was selected for inclusion in Northern California Super Lawyers from 2010-2020. He was also named one of the Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyers for 2013-2015, 2018, and 2020.
Recent Transactions
- Representation of a borrower in the construction industry for loans totaling over $100,000,000.
- Representation of a syndication of banks in a $100,000,000 loan to borrowers in the petroleum industry.
- Representation of an agricultural borrower in a $450,000,000 loan transaction.
- Representation of a seller in the health/pharmaceutical industry in an $80,000,000 stock sale transaction.
- Representation of a foreign buyer acquiring a controlling ownership interest in an analytical processes business.
- Representation of a syndication of banks in $65,000,000 loan to a company in the recreation industry.
- Representation of a seller in the automotive parts industry in a $100,000,000 transaction.
- Representation of numerous buyers and sellers of businesses in the manufacturing, agribusiness, food products, computer automotive, retail, and technology industries.
State Bar of California,
Business Law and Intellectual Property Law Sections
Member
Sacramento County Bar Association,
Business Law and Intellectual Property Law Sections
Member
SACTO (Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization),
Board of Directors and former Chair (2013-2014)
Greater Sacramento Area Economic Council
Board of Directors
Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada
Board of Directors
American River College Foundation
Board of Directors
CEOs againt Cancer
Awards
Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List, 2015-2020 – Banking and Financial Services, Business/Corporate
Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar, 2013-2019
The Best Lawyers in America ®, 2018 -2021, Sacramento, Commercial Transactions/UCC Law
Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyers, 2013-2020
Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers, 2012 and 2015
Northern California Super Lawyers, Business/Corporate 2010-2020
AV® Preeminent™ Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
The Business Journals’
The Influencers: Law 100 Most Influential Attorneys Nationwide, 2018
J.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1987
B.S., University of California, Berkeley, 1984
Beta Alpha Psi-Accounting Honors Fraternity
Gary Bradus in the Sacramento Business Journal: Kru Owner Sues Business Partners, Accusing Them Of Siphoning Funds To Other Businesses
In an article in the Sacramento Business Journal, Felicia Alvarez writes that the owner of popular local sushi restaurant Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine has filed a lawsuit against his business partners Madrow-Bazett,
Gary Bradus in Sacramento Business Journal: Jennifer Stolo of Make-A-Wish Honored with Nonprofit Executive of the Year Award
Jennifer Stolo was recently named honoree of the Executive of the Year Award by the Corporate Citizenship Awards. Stolo is head of one of the largest Make-A-Wish chapters. Weintraub Managing Shareholder and Make-A-Wish board member Gary Bradus was quoted in the article: Pulling off an endeavor of that magnitude takes much more than wishful thinking.
18 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America© and Ones to Watch 2021
Sacramento, CA (August 20, 2020) – Weintraub Tobin, a leading California full-service law firm, is pleased to announce that 18 attorneys were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021. This year Best Lawyers launched “Ones to Watch,” a recognition for attorneys earlier in their careers,
21 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Included in Sacramento Magazine’s 2020 Top Lawyers List
Sacramento, CA – Weintraub is pleased to announce that 21 Firm attorneys have been recognized as 2020 Top Lawyers by Sacramento Magazine. The full list of 2020 Top Lawyers will be featured in the August,
36 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists; Retain Highest Percentage of Sacramento Top 25 List
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 36 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included on the 2020 Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists for outstanding attorneys in Northern California. In addition,
14 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Best of the Bar 2019
SACRAMENTO, California – Weintraub Tobin congratulates its 14 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2019. Attorneys selected to the 2019 Best of the Bar list include Gary L.
19 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
SACRAMENTO, CA (August 15, 2019) – Weintraub Tobin, a leading California full-service law firm, is pleased to announce that 19 of our attorneys have been recognized on the 2020 The Best Lawyers in America list.
31 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that more than 30 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included on the 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists for outstanding attorneys Northern California. In addition,
24 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys included in Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2019
Weintraub is pleased to announce that 24 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized as 2019 Top Lawyers by Sacramento Magazine. The full list of 2019 Top Lawyers will be featured in the August,
Seventeen Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2018
SACRAMENTO, California – August 24, 2018 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation congratulates its seventeen attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2018.
19 Attorneys from Weintraub Tobin were recognized in The Best Lawyers In America ©2019
SACRAMENTO, California – August 15, 2018 – Weintraub Tobin congratulates its nineteen attorneys who have been included in The Best Lawyers of America© 2019 list. David Adams, Sacramento, Corporate Governance Law,
24 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys included in Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2018
SACRAMENTO, California – July 19, 2018 – Weintraub Tobin Law Corporation congratulates its 24 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Magazine’s 2018 Top Lawyer List. David Adams | Business/Corporate, Securities &
37 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named Among 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2018, on which 37 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Five Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition as a Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyer.
Weintraub Tobin Shareholder Gary Bradus named a Top 100 Law Influencer
To read the full article, please visit the Sacramento Business Journal here: https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramentonews/2018/07/04/three-sacramento-lawyers-selected-to-national-list.html?ana=e_ae_set1&s=article_du&ed=2018-07-04&u=WfXhz23DZ75U2F074ewTqw0213fec0&t=1530825992&j=82520271
Thirteen Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2017
SACRAMENTO, California – September 11, 2017 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation congratulates its thirteen attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2017.
19 Attorneys from Weintraub Tobin were recognized in The Best Lawyers In America© 2018
SACRAMENTO, California – August 16, 2017 – Weintraub Tobin congratulates its nineteen attorneys who have been included in The Best Lawyers of America© 2018 list. David Adams, Sacramento, Corporate Governance Law,
22 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
SACRAMENTO, CA (August 7, 2017) – Weintraub Tobin, a leading California full-service law firm, is pleased to announce that 22 Weintraub Tobin attorneys are Martindale-Hubbell rated. Out of the 22 attorneys,
21 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys included in Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2017
SACRAMENTO, California – July 26, 2017 – Weintraub Tobin Law Corporation congratulates its 21 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Magazine’s 2017 Top Lawyer List. Brendan Begley | Appellate Gary L.
36 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named Among 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2017, on which 36 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Six Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition as a Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyer.
Twelve Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2016
SACRAMENTO, California – August 26, 2016 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation congratulates its twelve attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2016.
Weintraub Shareholder, Gary Bradus, Weighs In On The Legal Generation Gap For Comstock Magazine
“Weintraub accommodates flexible schedules, but the important point is for people to be available, Bradus says — from wherever they’re sitting.” Weintraub shareholder, Gary Bradus recently weighed in on the legal generation gap addressed in Steven Yoder’s article,
18 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2016
SACRAMENTO, California – July 25, 2016 – Weintraub Tobin Law Corporation congratulates its 18 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento magazine’s 2016 Top Lawyer List. David C. Adams | Business/Corporate,
33 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named Among 2016 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2016, on which 33 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Three Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special honors in their respective regions.
Eleven Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2015
SACRAMENTO, California – September 3, 2015 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation congratulates its eleven attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2015.
20 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2015
SACRAMENTO, California – August 7, 2015 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation congratulates its 20 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento magazine’s Top Lawyer List 2015. David C.
37 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named Among 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers has released its Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego lists of outstanding attorneys for 2015, on which 37 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included. Eight Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special honors in their respective regions.
Weintraub Tobin Helps Grant Wishes
On June 13, Weintraub Tobin sponsored an event for Make-A-Wish Northeastern California and Northern Nevada. With over a hundred people in attendance, the event helped to raise funds to grant wishes for kids with life-threatening medical conditions.
Shareholder Gary Bradus, Chair of SACTO, Quotted in Shinmei U.S.A. Corporation Press Release
"We welcome Shinmei U.S.A. to the growing community of food-related companies in the Sacramento region, America’s farm-to-fork capital," said SACTO Chair Gary Bradus, shareholder with Weintraub Tobin. "We are honored that Shinmei has chosen West Sacramento in which to locate its new U.S.
Weintraub Tobin Raises Money for American Heart Association
Heart Walk Logo For a third year in a row, Weintraub Tobin is working to raise funds for cardiovascular diseases and stroke by partaking in the American Heart Association Heart Walk on Saturday,
Three Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named “Best of the Bar”
Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin is pleased to announce that three of our attorneys have been named “Best of the Bar” by the Sacramento Business Journal. Congratulations to shareholders Gary Bradus,
Gary Bradus Quoted in the Sacramento Bee
Shareholder and SACTO chair Gary Bradus was quoted in the following article in the Sacramento Bee on Friday, July 26 German chemical giant to open agricultural research and development center to West Sacramento By Mark Glover,
SACTO Announcement: Bayer CropScience will be headquartered in West Sacramento
Sacramento, Calif., July 24, 2013 – The Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization (SACTO) is pleased to announce the location of Bayer CropScience, a division of Bayer AG, in West Sacramento,
Seven Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Included in the Top 25 List by Super Lawyers
Download: Super Lawyers 2013.pdf SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 8, 2013 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin, a business law and business litigation law firm congratulates seven attorneys on being named as one of the Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyers of 2013.
Weintraub Tobin Shareholder Gary Bradus Elected to Serve As SACTO Chair for 2013-2014
SACRAMENTO / SAN FRANCISCO / LOS ANGELES –Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation, a business law and litigation firm, is pleased to announce that Gary L. Bradus has been elected as Chair of the Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization (SACTO) for 2013-2014.
Weintraub Tobin Walks a Mile in Her Shoes
WEAVE Weintraub Tobin is a proud supporter of WEAVE and its Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event. Each year, our attorneys strut their Weintraub swagger in high heels around Capitol Mall – all for a very good cause.
Gary Bradus Named as One of the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers in 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 25, 2012 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin, a business law and business litigation law firm, congratulates Gary Bradus on being named as one of the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers of 2012.
It’s Official – Weintraub Merges with San Francisco Firm Tobin & Tobin
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Law Corporation and Tobin & Tobin, a professional corporation, jointly announce the merger of their business law and litigation firms. The combined firm will be named Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Tobin &
Weintraub Lawyers Helped Close 26 Deals Worth $1.6B
That’s a big switch for lawyers who specialize in commercial lending deals at Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Law Corp. Until last year, most of their time was spent negotiating loan workouts. Now lawyers across the market are refinancing agreements to take advantage of low interest rates and helping clients get new money for acquisitions and other purposes.
Twelve Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Attorneys Honored as Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 14, 2010 – Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation law firm congratulates its twelve attorneys who were named as 2010 Northern California SuperLawyers and Rising Stars: SuperLawyers: Gary L.
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Announces New Los Angeles Office
Sacramento’s fifth-largest law firm quietly opened a branch in Los Angeles this week. Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Law Corp. has hired two litigators in an office on Wilshire Boulevard to solidify a toehold in the intellectual property,
Fourteen Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Attorneys Honored As 2009 Nor Cal Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Fourteen Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Attorneys Honored as 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 21, 2009 –Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation law firm congratulates its fourteen attorneys who were named as 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars: Super Lawyers: Dale C.
Weintraub Ups Ante to $100,000 for Associate Pay
Weintraub Ups Ante to $100,000 for Associate Pay Sacramento Business Journal March 2, 2007By Kathy Robertson, Staff Writer Managing Shareholder Gary Bradus is quoted in the article that "the firm is not hiking billing rates or billable hours associates are expected to work."
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Announces New Managing Shareholder
For Immediate Release Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Announces New Managing Shareholder Gary Bradus Sacramento, Calif. – Feb. 12, 2007— The Sacramento law firm Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a business law and business litigation firm,